Austin M. Aldag

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Important paper on why it’s so hard to get police to do what the public wants (high effort, high accountability for misconduct, redistribution of risk of harm from civilians to officers)

WE'RE HIRING!!! @CTGUAlbany is looking for a full-time Researcher to join our team and contribute to our strong #DigitalGovernment #Research portfolio. For more information and to apply, please visit albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetail… @DGSociety

Illinois is seeing a surge in communities defending, or adopting, the council-manager form of government. With support from ICMA and ILCMA, 7 out of 9 recent efforts were successful. See how partnership, advocacy, and data are shaping the future of #LocalGov. bit.ly/3HiHlOG

A dozen years after bankruptcy, Detroit is in better shape than almost anyone could have imagined. But too much of the city remains poor, says Mary Sheffield, the probable next mayor, and that growth must be shared more equitably. bit.ly/459jJVY

Now on #PATimes: Webertown: An Example of Bill Brantley’s Role-Playing Game Design for Public Administration By Benjamin Paley patimes.org/webertown-an-e…

The totally groundless firing of Dr. Erika McEntarfer, my successor as Commissioner of Labor Statistics at BLS, sets a dangerous precedent and undermines the statistical mission of the Bureau. For a full statement opposing this move, read: friendsofbls.org/updates/2025/8…

Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration’s Challenge of Illinois Sanctuary Measures nytimes.com/2025/07/25/us/… via @NYTimes

Mayors know that Americans can’t afford to lose HOME or CDBG. As the Senate gears up its appropriations process, mayors are sharing how cities invested CDBG & HOME funding & what people stand to lose if Congress does not protect these essential programs: @usmayors/americas-mayors-why-communities-can-t-afford-to-lose-cdbg-and-home-funds-ed98987fbbe5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@usmayors/amer…

Taxes accounted for nearly 47% of state revenue in fiscal year 2023. What sources made up the other 53%? And how does your state compare to others? Take a look: pewtrsts.org/4mPgObB

Yell @Cornell! CJ Kirst scored six goals as top-ranked @CornellLacrosse men beat No. 2 seed @TerpsMLax, 13-10, Monday in Foxborough, Mass., to claim the program’s fourth @NCAALAX title and first under head coach Connor Buczek ’15. @CornellSports news.cornell.edu/stories/2025/0…

Inside the town with lowest population where one woman is mayor, librarian, and bartender guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2025/5/in…

In recent years, states have passed laws to require or repeal water fluoridation mandates, shifting decisions to local governments. This snapshot outlines five key considerations and recent state actions to guide policymakers. Read more: bit.ly/43v6pJw

“Monetary sanctions alone do not create safer streets. They create a system where payment becomes the focus.” FFJC’s Sr. Policy Counsel Shanelle Johnson joined @Visionzeronet to discuss the impacts of fine-based ATE ⬇️ Watch here: #t=23m34s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">vimeo.com/1060134886#t=2…

A record share of Americans spends more than 30% of their income on rent. Meanwhile, homeownership is increasingly out of reach. Officials have many options to help—from modernizing dated, costly building codes to expanding manufactured housing access. pewtrsts.org/3Fd7RrA

"Competition or Cooperation?" asks Drs. Mughan and Singla in their study of traffic ticket revenues among state and local law enforcement agencies. Read their article for what happens when local governments keep citation revenues v. when they do not. doi.org/10.1111/pbaf.1…

Check out Politics of AI Poster Session happening at 3pm CDT. @MPSAnet @kaylynjackson @Dan_Schiff #MPSA2025 @PurdueLibArts #PurduePoliticalScience

Excited to host the Politics of AI Workshop @MPSAnet this Friday, April 4th! The workshop is co-organized by @kaylynjackson @Dan_Schiff @i_baobao660 @jasonanastas #MPSA2025 @purduepolsci We have a great line-up of presentations (see agenda below). bit.ly/425P0WR

Did you know that one state put the U.S. Constitution to a vote? On March 24, 1788, Rhode Island held a referendum to gauge public sentiment on ratifying the proposed federal Constitution. The certified results were 237 votes in favor (8.05%) and 2,708 votes against (91.95%).